7 Things You Should Never Say To Someone Who Wears Glasses

I’ve been wearing glasses since the tender age of seven, back when Spice Girls were still a thing and dial-up internet ruled. I’ve worn them every single day since that fateful day and I’ve never really resented them. In fact, I’ve always liked wearing glasses, despite the times that they’ve gotten in the way during a soccer game or that one time when one of the legs broke off (Krazy Glue only goes so far, y’all). They’re essentially a part of my identity, honestly, and I’m cool with it. Lately I’ve considered investing in contacts, just in case, but for the most part I think I look pretty rad with glasses. Hot even. Yes, a four-eyed hottie.

But as much as my glasses are second nature to me, they seem to fascinate and perplex other people. From clueless questions to some straight up rude comments, here are 7 things you should never say to someone who wears glasses…ever.

“You look so pretty without your glasses!”

Nope, never say this crap. I get that you meant well but I’m just going to interpret that as, “You look a lot less pretty when you wear glasses, ew.” I don’t care if it’s supposed to be a compliment, it’ll still make me think that you see me as a troll 90 percent of the time.

“Wait, can you read that sign? How many fingers am I holding up?”

Newsflash: The following is an unrealistic portrayal of most glasses wearers:

Listen, I’m near-sighted which means that I can see up close but not far away. If you’re legit standing right in front of me, I can see how many fingers you’re holding up. Even if you’re a few feet away I can see how many fingers you’re holding up because I’m not blind.

I probably can’t make out that sign though, honestly.

“Are those real prescriptions or are you just wearing them because glasses are in?”

The worst thing for me about wearing glasses is my sunglasses because when I put my prescription sunglasses on when its sunny, the sun almost instantly hides behind the clouds again
I’ve been wearing glasses since a week after my 1st birthday so yeah a long time

Nick

I actually like the glasses look…some women can really pull that look off..
Just saying….

K ‘Me’ that is what I’m like, “Yeah, I’m Velma, you got a problem with that?”And then, (under my breath) “Least I’M smart!” Haha, and no, I can’t see anything but blurs so don’t ask me to drive without em! I have heard all go the above, don’t do it!

Me

I actually am Velma. I really can’t see without my glasses.

And, yeah, I hate it when people ask why I don’t wear contacts instead.

maria

Because they think u look better with out them or trying to see what u look like

Ariel

Can you see without them? or how many fingers am I holding up?

Danielle

Probably have to be “Are you blind without your glasses?” If that was the case everyone would see including Stevie Wonder…

Sam

Some people will say my glasses look nice, but more often I get people telling me I look “different” without my glasses. It’s pretty annoying, because it begs the question: Different how?

Laurence

In Taiwan, where I live, around 80% of my classmates either own or regularly wear glasses. Guess that means our eyesight all suck? But on the plus side, pretty and unique frames are quite easy to find…

Alexa

I have cat eye glasses so I get compliments all the time. But people tell me I should wear them less often -_-

Maddie

I’ve once had someone ask me to take off my glasses and then try to walk in a straight line.

Nanna

I’ve been told that I should have picked frames that suit my face better.

celeste

Hello four eyes hope you can see better

Samantha

The most annoying question, I think, is when people ask me why I don’t get contacts. I get it aaaaall the time.

Maren

Yes to ALL of this. I hate it when I take my glasses off and someone holds up two fingers and asks “How many fingers am I holding up?” I mean, I’m not seeing much but I’m definitely not seeing double, thanks.